Hymn Writers Biographies

George Heath (1745–1822) was a multifaceted and somewhat controversial figure in 18th-century British religious and academic life. Born in Exeter, …

George Herbert (1593–1633) stands as one of the most profound and influential figures in English literature and Anglican spirituality. A …

George Hugh Bourne (1840–1925) was a distinguished English clergyman, educator, and hymn writer whose work is particularly noted for its …

George Hunt Smyttan (1822–1870) was an English clergyman and poet whose life was marked by dedicated service and a deeply …

George Keith (c. 1638–1716) remains one of the most enigmatic figures in the history of English hymnody. While his name …

George Linnaeus Banks (1821–1881) was a versatile British journalist, orator, and poet whose life was dedicated to social reform and …

George Matheson (1842–1906) was one of the most remarkable and beloved figures in the Scottish Church. Born in Glasgow, he …

Short Name: George Orlia Webster Full Name: Webster, George Orlia, 1866–1942 Birth Year: 1866 Death Year: 1942 Biography: George Orlia …

George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848–1934) remains one of the most distinctive and scholarly figures in the history of English hymnody and …

George Rawson (1807–1889) stands as a prominent figure in nineteenth-century English hymnody, particularly within the Congregational and Baptist traditions. Born …

George Washington Bethune (1805–1862) was a "very eminent divine" of the Reformed Dutch Church and a significant figure in 19th-century …

George Wallace Briggs (1875–1959) stands as one of the most distinguished figures in 20th-century British hymnody and religious education. A …